Applications of stereoscopic particle image velocimetry: Dust acoustic waves and velocity space distribution functions

Journal Article · Mon May 15 04:00:00 EDT 2006 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2174831· OSTI ID:20783114

Thomas, Edward Jr; Williams, Jeremiah ^[1]

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1. Physics Department, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849-5311 (United States)

Two-dimensional particle image velocimetry (2D-PIV) techniques have been applied to dusty plasmas for the past 5 years. During that time, 2D-PIV has been used to provide detailed measurements of microparticle transport in dusty plasmas. However, a measurement of the third velocity vector direction is necessary to fully understand the microparticle transport. In this paper, stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (stereo-PIV) is used as a technique for obtaining all three-velocity vector components. This paper discusses the application of stereo-PIV techniques to measurements of dust acoustic waves and velocity space distribution functions in dusty plasmas.

• OSTI ID: 20783114
• Journal Information: Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 13; ISSN PHPAEN; ISSN 1070-664X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
DUSTS
ION ACOUSTIC WAVES
PLASMA
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
RADIATION TRANSPORT
SOUND WAVES
TWO-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS
VELOCITY